XIV. Read and answer the questions.
Television enables us to see things in distant places. It is indeed one of the most wonderful things
that man has ever invented. Television not only entertains people but also teaches people a variety
of important things. Through this wonderful invention we learn about people and events thousands
of miles away. Pictures taken in all parts of the world are also shown on television for entertainment
as well as for instruction. Short films based on popular stories are often shown which entertain
millions of people all over the world. In some countries television is used to teach pupils and
students many useful lessons. Students who cannot go to school because of transport or other
problems are taught all their lessons at home through television. As television appeals to the eye
instead of the ear, people enjoy watching more than listening to the radio. Listening requires
knowledge of many things, but what we see with our eyes explains that itself. For all these reasons,
there is no doubt that television will continue to be popular for a long time.
1. What is television considered as?
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2. What do we learn through television?
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4. What do people prefer, watching or listening?
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5. How can students obtain knowledge if they cannot go to school?
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6. What is the difference between listening and watching?